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    Alex and his team did a wonderful job through what turned out to be a challenging sale for a variety of reasons (TIC, no parking, fire at a neighboring building). Throughout it all he kept us informed and worked his connections to get the home sold to some wonderful buyers. Can’t say enough about working … Continue reading Navigating Fire, No Parking, and Fall-Throughs with Ease

    Alex played an important role in helping us get the home we wanted. We had a rather unusual initial ask from a realtor, as we are familiar with the SF area and were able to identify homes and review HOA disclosures and financials ourselves. We only wanted a realtor’s help on pre-market listings and advice when we … Continue reading “Alex came highly recommended by a neighbor”

    Alex is the best of the best! He took the time to understand what my husband and I were looking for in our first home and found an off-market deal that was the perfect fit! His advice and guidance throughout the process were invaluable. – Pooja R.

    Alex is one of the best!! I have partnered with him multiple times and am beyond thrilled with the outcome. He’s responsive, professional, and highly knowledgeable about Bay Area real estate. – Ashely D.

    Alex and theFrontSteps were a delight to work with! He is very responsive, worked through all our needs and helped us with the whole process start to finish. We would definitely recommend! – Maxwell N.

    Recent Blog Posts

    A Great Deal in South Beach: Home Sold for $10,000 Under Asking

    The property at 461 2nd Street #355T recently closed below the asking price. Originally listed at $675,000, the final sale concluded at $665,000. Securing a space in the ClockTower Building with authentic brick and timber details for under the initial figure is quite the outcome. Finding a loft with soaring ceilings and original architectural elements … Continue reading A Great Deal in South Beach: Home Sold for $10,000 Under Asking

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    “Alex is the best of the best!”

    Alex is the best of the best! He took the time to understand what my husband and I were looking for in our first home and found an off-market deal that was the perfect fit! His advice and guidance throughout the process were invaluable. – Pooja R. Real estate is more than just closing a … Continue reading “Alex is the best of the best!”

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    This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 05.04.2026

    The San Francisco market continues to deliver some truly compelling opportunities as we head into the week. There is a lot to see… so let’s dive right into the highlights. 1. 2005 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107 | $5,900,000 Potrero Hill | 3 Bed | 5 Bath | 4,535 sqft The compound located at 2005 … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 05.04.2026

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    Maximum Overbids of the Week: Another 7 Homes Sold for More than $1M Over Asking

    Welcome back to another look at what is happening out there in San Francisco. We are seeing a repeating pattern here… just last week we had seven properties sell for more than $1,000,000 over their asking prices, and we have seven more doing the exact same thing today. Buyers are bringing serious offers, and below … Continue reading Maximum Overbids of the Week: Another 7 Homes Sold for More than $1M Over Asking

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    A Great Deal in South of Market: Home Sold for $198,000 Under Asking

    The property at 1066 Bryant Street initially listed for $2,998,000. It recently closed at $2,800,000. Buyers secured a substantial $198,000 discount on this live work building. The most striking detail is the greenhouse style pent room. That upper level opens directly onto an expansive roof deck providing massive open air space. Getting that kind of … Continue reading A Great Deal in South of Market: Home Sold for $198,000 Under Asking

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    This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 04.27.2026

    This week we have some absolute stunners hitting the market… let’s dive in. 1. 1818 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109 | $8,500,000 Pacific Heights | 6 Bed | 7 Bath | 8,215 sqft The property at 1818 California Street is priced at $8,500,000 and happens to be the iconic Sloss Lilienthal House which stands as … Continue reading This Week’s 5 Hot New Listings in San Francisco | 04.27.2026

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    Giving Back

    We give a percentage of our commission on each closed transaction back to causes we believe in, and organizations that need it most.

    Join us in giving back to our community and charitable organizations by entrusting us with handling your purchase or sale.

    1% for the Planet


    We are proud members of 1% for the Planet, which means that 1% of our commissions go towards supporting the environment and 1% for the Planet certifies our giving. It’s an iron-clad way for us, and you, to put money earned from your transaction and donate to non-profits fighting the fight of reversing the downward trajectory of our environment and everything we take for granted. Continue reading “1% for the Planet”

    Waves 4 Water


    Their mission is simple, “Access to clean water for everyone who needs it”.

    As part of our membership with 1% For the Planet, we have donated to this wonderful company and their mission on multiple occasions.

    Continue reading “Waves 4 Water”

    Protect Our Winters


    If you love to ski and snowboard as much as we do, we’d love to work with you.  Help us give to POW with your closed transaction. Continue reading “Protect Our Winters”

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